Announcements Archive

Dear Parents and Guardians, We have become aware of a video that is showing up on YouTube and shared via other social media apps that encourages children to self-injure or even consider suicide. The frightening character, called MOMO, challenges children to explore ways to hurt...

​ ​Settlement Workers in Schools program helps newcomer students stay safe in the workplace. GUELPH, Ontario – On January 31 2019, several students from the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board will participate in the Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness Training at Immigrant Services...

​ Board Chair, Marino Gazzola, delivered his Inaugural Address at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, January 14, 2019. Marino Gazzola began by thanking his fellow trustees for the confidence they have placed in him and noting the privilege and honour it is to serve as the...

​ The Wellington Catholic District School Board has tallied the total funds raised at the 16th Annual Bishop’s Dinner For Community Needs. Five local organizations will be the beneficiaries of $55,000 raised this year to be shared across our community, just in time for Christmas. They include; Children’s Foundation of...

Dear Parents and Guardians, I am writing as an update to my previous communication of today. As we are learning more, I want toinform you of some additional information that is being reported widely in the media. Guelph Police Services...

​​ December 11, 2018 Dear Parents, Earlier today we learned that Guelph Police Services arrested and charged a teacher who is an employee of the board. Immediately upon learning of the situation the school board followed all appropriate policies and procedures. The staff member is no longer at work....

Parents and guardians of children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities are invited to a community resource fair that will offer a wide variety of supports and information. The Adult Abilities Community Resource Fair will be held on November 8, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Our Lady of...

​ ​ Tuesday October 16, 2018 To our Wellington Catholic School Communities, RE: The Cannabis Conversation The upcoming changes to the cannabis legislation have been a priority conversation in the Wellington Catholic District School Board for the past year. We have been working closely with our schools and community partners...

​ The Wellington Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) has entered into the public phase of their strategic planning process with the launch of an online tool called Thoughtexchange. Parents, students, staff and community are invited to participate in the Strat Chat between October 1 and October 19, 2018 and to share...

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians, It has come to our attention that some students in Wellington Catholic District School Board are planning a student walkout on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Guelph City Hall, 1-3 p.m., protesting changes to the curriculum. Information and messages...

​​ When St James Catholic High School student Lia Kirkpatrick walked across the stage at the Skills Canada national competition in Edmonton earlier this month to receive her gold medal, it was the final steps of a 9 month long journey that started with a simple question from a friend:...

​ Wellington Catholic District School Board Approves Balanced Budget for 2018-2019 The Wellington Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced budget that continues to ensure excellence in faith formation, learning and achievement. The 2018/19 budget was approved for final submission by Trustees on Monday, May 28, 2018. The Board is...

​ Caring for the Earth: Schools in Wellington Catholic District School Board certify as Ontario EcoSchools This year, four schools in Wellington Catholic District School Board certified with the Ontario EcoSchools program, joining a growing movement of 1,900 schools across the province. ​Ontario EcoSchools works with 58 school boards...

​ The Ministry of Education has approved the school year calendars for the 2018-19 school year for elementary and secondary schools in the Wellington Catholic District School Board. 2018-19 School Year Calendar.pdf​

​During the week of May 6 to May 11, 2018 the Wellington Catholic District School Board will celebrate the significant contribution that Catholic Education has made to the community, the province and to Canada. Our Catholic Graduate Expectations challenge students to articulate in society those fundamental values that underpin...

​ Please join us for a "Meet and Greet" with the First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Advisory Committee for the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards! When: Monday, May 7, 2018 from 6:00-7:00 pm Where: Paisley Road Public School, 406 Paisley Road, Guelph Learn about how the committee...

Are you wondering what a career in policing could be like? ​Registration is now open for the Guelph Police Service’s Youth Engagement Program (YEP). YEP is a free interactive and informative after-school program, which gives students in grades 10 to 12+ the opportunity to learn about policing. The program runs...

​Hairstyling and Aesthetics program has established an innovative partnership with our community partner, La Luma Salon​ ​ The Wellington Catholic District School Board is excited to announce a
new and innovative program in Hairstyling and Aesthetics. As a district
program for Wellington Catholic, students at any of our four Catholic...

​ Media Release April 3, 2018 | For Immediate Release | Guelph, ON​ The Wellington Catholic District School Board Regional Skills Competition is expanding. This year’s competition is the biggest yet, with all 18 district elementary schools and a total of 375 students competing in design challenge events such as:...

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will be hosting a live forum on their Facebook page on Thursday, February 15 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to join Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Heath, and Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, a physician with Public Health on the WDG Public Health Facebook page as they answer your questions...

February 9, 2018 A message to all school communities regarding cases of influenza in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region Public Health has informed the school board that influenza is circulating in the communities of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph. This is a community-wide concern and is not specific to any school. Public Health has stated that the risk...

​ Board Chair, Marino Gazzola, delivered his Inaugural Address at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees on Monday, January 15, 2018. Highlighting the 175 year legacy and tradition of excellence in Catholic Education was a strong theme throughout Gazzola’s address. He spoke to the responsibility of leaders to...

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As announced in
July 2017, the ministry will begin a broad engagement to develop a New Vision
in Student Transportation in Ontario. More than 800,000 Ontario students rely on student transportation services to get them to and from school safely and on-time. This is made possible through a partnership between...